Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours)

at James Cook University

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

Teaching Period 1
 

• Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Introduction to Biomedicine
• Anatomy: Principles and Systems
• Chemistry: A Central Science

Teaching Period 2
 

• Biomedicine in the Tropics
• Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Chemistry: Principles and Applications
• Health and Health Care in Australia

Level 2

Teaching Period 1
 

• Principles of Biochemistry
• Health Professional Research
• Microbial Diversity
• Medical Physiology 1

Teaching Period 2
 

• Molecular Genetics
• Introduction to Medical Pharmacology
• Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
• Medical Physiology 2

Level 3

Teaching Period 1
 

• Genes, Genomes and Development
• Clinical Microbiology
• Advanced and Integrated Physiology
• General Pathobiology

Course pre-requisites
 

• English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
•  Recommended: one of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics (Units 3/4,C)

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD37,960.00

Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

JCU Clinical Sciences (Honours) graduates are multi-skilled and find employment in a large range of private and public health clinics. Many go on to higher research studies or postgraduate study in other health sciences.

Graduates pursue careers in various areas including private or public health care, education, or research.

You could find employment as a clinical measurement scientist in cardiac, respiratory, and sleep investigation units of hospitals, or as a neuro or renal physiologist.

Clinical Sciences (Honours) graduates may also choose to apply for graduate entry into medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.